HAMMERING THROUGH DECADES: A HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL

From its earsplitting origins in the late early '70s, heavy metal has transformed into a global phenomenon. Pioneering bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin forged the foundation/path sound, blending blues-inspired riffs with dark, often philosophical lyrics. This early wave gave rise to subgenres like NWOBHM and thrash metal, each with its own